This is page numbers 3347 – 3406 of the Hansard for the 18th Assembly, 3rd Session. The original version can be accessed on the Legislative Assembly's website or by contacting the Legislative Assembly Library. The word of the day was going.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Ms. Green. Premier McLeod.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

Bob McLeod

Bob McLeod Yellowknife South

That is correct, Mr. Chair. Thank you.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Premier McLeod. Ms. Green.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

Julie Green

Julie Green Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Chair. My next question is about the segment of programs that are listed under women's advisory. I note that, on page 118, the amount of money that is provided to each of these initiatives has been static over a period of time. I am wondering how the government is going to meet its mandate commitment to increase the participation of women in politics without increasing the availability of money to initiatives that would make that happen. Thank you.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Ms. Green. Premier McLeod.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

Bob McLeod

Bob McLeod Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chair. We would be very supportive of providing increased funding for a woman campaign, especially with elections coming up in less than two years. We will be seeking supplementary funding if it has not been approved already. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Premier McLeod. Ms. Green.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

Julie Green

Julie Green Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I am wondering if the Minister can provide a little more detail on this. How much money has been set aside? It looks like the same amount of money as every other year going back to 2016-2017. Could the Minister provide a bit more explanation of how much more money is available for offering women support who want to get into politics? Thank you.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Ms. Green. Premier McLeod.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

Bob McLeod

Bob McLeod Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chair. On page 117, under the heading "women's advisory, corporate administration costs," you will note that there has been an increase from $205,000 in the 2017-2018 revised estimates, it has been increased by $84,000 to a total of $289,000 under the 2018-2019 Main Estimates. The $84,000 has been earmarked for women's campaign expenses or schools. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Premier McLeod. Ms. Green.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

Julie Green

Julie Green Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I appreciate the clarification. Historically, I thought that money came out of the status of women council, and that figure hasn't been raised since 2016-2017. It is good news that there is a specific amount of money available for the campaign schools. I just want to confirm now that I understand what the Minister said previously, which is that if all that money is spent then there is an opportunity to obtain more through a supplementary appropriation. Do I have that right? Thank you.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

The Chair

The Chair Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Ms. Green. Premier McLeod.

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Bob McLeod

Bob McLeod Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chair. All I can say is we have identified $84,000 in this business plan. If it is approved, that money will be available. In the past, we have made requests, and it has not always been approved. You can take that situation as money is pretty tight. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

The Chair

The Chair Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Premier McLeod. Ms. Green.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

Julie Green

Julie Green Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Chair. What I took away from that is that there is $84,000 available. If all of that money is spent then that is a new ballgame in terms of where the funding is going to come from. Do I have that right? Thank you.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Ms. Green. Premier McLeod.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

Bob McLeod

Bob McLeod Yellowknife South

That is correct, as far as campaign schools go. Thank you.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Premier McLeod. Ms. Green.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

Julie Green

Julie Green Yellowknife Centre

That is everything. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Ms. Green. Mr. Thompson.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

Shane Thompson

Shane Thompson Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Going back to some questions that Ms. Green was talking about, the Arctic Inspiration Prize. First of all, I have to congratulate the department for consolidating it. I also have to thank the government for investing into this prize, because it has had a huge impact over the last four years to our residents of the Northwest Territories. My brief question in regards to this: is this something that is going to happen yearly from now on? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Premier McLeod.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

Bob McLeod

Bob McLeod Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Yes, the Arctic Inspiration Prize will continue on an annual basis. This year it was aligned with the Northern Lights Conference in Ottawa. The Northern Lights Conference only happens every second year. My understanding is that the Arctic Inspiration Prize will move to every second year. Next year, it will be hosted in Whitehorse. I expect that, the year after that, it will be back at the Northern Lights Conference. I expect that it will continue to move around every second year. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters (Reversion)

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Premier McLeod. Mr. Thompson.